FIRST AVENUE, BN9 9HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN9 9HX

FIRST AVENUE, BN9 9HX, Lewes has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.77 per 1,000 population. This BN9 9HX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN9 postcode area, which has experienced 173 crimes and a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN9 9HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 9HX, encompassing approximately 4902 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

BN9 9HX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hanson Road with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Murray Avenue with total crimes: 4

FIRST AVENUE, BN9 9HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.7775.00%
Public order64.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.22-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.22-44.44%
Other theft31.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.99-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour112.4583.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.2450.00%
Vehicle crime41.8433.33%
Other crime30.820.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.7953.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.22-14.29%
Public order41.220.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime30.6150.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.34-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour73.0616.67%
Public order41.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.2027.78%
Anti-social behaviour64.690.00%
Public order51.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-55.56%
Other theft40.82300.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.18-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson93.6728.57%
Public order71.84600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.43200.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-50.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.9935.29%
Criminal damage and arson74.69-22.22%
Burglary61.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.22300.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41100.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.16-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson93.4750.00%
Other theft41.8433.33%
Public order40.82-55.56%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.38-8.70%
Public order94.28350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.840.00%
Other theft31.2250.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-75.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.1891.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.6920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.12-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.02-58.33%
Public order31.02-50.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.450.00%
Public order62.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202423
June 202415
May 202423
April 202418
March 202423
February 202417
January 202421
December 202323
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN9 9HX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hanson Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Murray Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. West Quay
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gibbon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Newfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Neill'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Hill Side
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Lorraine Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Harpers Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Badgers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Western Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Valley Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pine Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bay Vue Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Marshall Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Dacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Folly Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Evelyn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1